Membership Package

Membership Package

$499.00

The Do Not Service Process (DNS) is an accountability and remediation program established by the Atlanta Vendors Association, Inc. (AVA) to uphold ethical business practices, protect client relationships, and strengthen vendor integrity across the community.

Aligned with AVA’s mission to promote transparency, compliance, and professional growth, the DNS process is restorative. It provides vendors with a structured, fair opportunity to correct deficiencies in areas such as account receivables, rebuilding trust, and re-establish good standing within the network.

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Description

The DNS Process Exists To:

  • Ensure that all vendor members adhere to the laws, ethics, and standards set forth by Atlanta Vendors Association, Inc and is applicable through guidance.
  • Safeguard clients and the vendor from practices that compromise quality, integrity, or compliance.
  • Offer a constructive pathway for vendors to remedy issues and demonstrate accountability.
  • Vendors may receive a Do Not Service (DNS) flagged alert if they repeatedly fail to meet compliance, contractual, or ethical standards as well as under review for unresolved client disputes, nonpayment.
  • Reinstatement evaluation upon successful completion and re-assessment for reinstatement to active membership status.

Legal and Compliance Support:

  • Access to trusted legal partners for contract reviews, vendor disputes, collections issues, and Do Not Service process guidance.​
  • Standard language, sample clauses, and best-practice policies that help vendors stay compliant and protect their business interests.

Templates, Training, and Mentorship

  • Templates with downloadable and fillable forms, checklists, and “how-to” guides built around proven vendor best practices.​
  • Training and mentorship programs, including Vendor Mentorship Circles, to support everyday business challenges.

Visibility, Tools, and Real Time Mobil App

  • A secure Vendor Management Portal and Mobile App for real-time access to profiles, documents, invoices, and communications, supported by integrated messaging and notifications.​
  • A centralized Resource Library with on-demand guides, Q&A’s, and best practices, accessible anywhere via desktop or mobile.​
  • Manage profiles, upload documents, track invoices, and maintain compliance all from AVA centralized platform.

Mobile App Access

  • Stay connected to AVA anytime, anywhere. Access updates, event notifications, resources, and support directly from your mobile device to keep your business moving wherever you are.
  • Explore a growing library of templates, guides, and compliance tools built to support vendors at every stage. From checklists to best practices, everything you need is just a click away.